La Mesa Park
| Location | Raton, New Mexico |
|---|---|
| Date opened | 1946 |
| Date closed | 1992 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred Quarter Horse |
| Course type | Dirt |
| Notable races | Land of Enchantment Futurity |
| Live racing handle | $11,967,687 (annual record 1977) |
| Attendance | 4,892 (daily record 1965) |
La Mesa Park was a horse racing track in Raton, New Mexico. The track hosted both Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing. When La Mesa opened in 1946 it was the first horse racing track in New Mexico.[1] La Mesa Park closed in 1992.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ "La Mesa Park". www.horseracing-tracks.com.
- ^ "Raton gets OK to build horse track - Amarillo.com - Amarillo Globe-News". amarillo.com. Associated Press.
- ^ "Former Raton track announcer speaks out - Raton, New Mexico Today". ratonnewmexico.wordpress.com.
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- Horse racing venues in New Mexico
- Tourist attractions in Colfax County, New Mexico
- Buildings and structures in Colfax County, New Mexico
- Raton, New Mexico
- Defunct sports venues in New Mexico
- Defunct horse racing venues in the United States
- 1946 establishments in New Mexico
- 1992 disestablishments in New Mexico
- Sports venues completed in 1946